De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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Fashion Week
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
Entrepreneurship
A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses
BoF breaks down the emergency loans, grants and other measures designed to support small businesses suffering from the impact of coronavirus in key fashion markets.
A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses
BoF breaks down the emergency loans, grants and other measures designed to support small businesses suffering from the impact of coronavirus in key fashion markets.
Luxury
London and Paris Men’s and Couture Fashion Weeks Cancelled, Milan Men’s Week Postponed
The Covid-19 epidemic is upending fashion weeks around the world.
London and Paris Men’s and Couture Fashion Weeks Cancelled, Milan Men’s Week Postponed
The Covid-19 epidemic is upending fashion weeks around the world.
Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Designers Address Coronavirus Concerns
As of now, the shows will continue, with many brands expected to offer face masks.
Paris Fashion Designers Address Coronavirus Concerns
As of now, the shows will continue, with many brands expected to offer face masks.
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Fashion Week
Glitz, Glamour & Garbage: Why Fashion Week Needs to Clean Up Its Act
With scrutiny on fashion’s environmental impact mounting, the excess of major fashion weeks is increasingly at odds with the public commitments of major brands to operate more sustainably.
Glitz, Glamour & Garbage: Why Fashion Week Needs to Clean Up Its Act
With scrutiny on fashion’s environmental impact mounting, the excess of major fashion weeks is increasingly at odds with the public commitments of major brands to operate more sustainably.
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Power Moves | French Couture Federation Reelects President, Snap Nominates Director
This week, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode reelects Ralph Toledano as president, while Snap nominates Glossier's Poppy Thorpe as director.
Power Moves | French Couture Federation Reelects President, Snap Nominates Director
This week, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode reelects Ralph Toledano as president, while Snap nominates Glossier's Poppy Thorpe as director.
Retail
Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week
BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.
Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week
BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.
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The School That Pierre Bergé Built
Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.
The School That Pierre Bergé Built
Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.
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Ready-to-Wear Continues to Invade Paris Couture Week
Monique Lhuillier is the latest designer to align with the Paris haute couture schedule.
Ready-to-Wear Continues to Invade Paris Couture Week
Monique Lhuillier is the latest designer to align with the Paris haute couture schedule.
Fashion Week
Let's Reimagine 'Fashion Month'
With more and more designers showing beyond the traditional womenswear weeks and experimenting with new presentation formats, what does the future hold for 'fashion month'?
Let's Reimagine 'Fashion Month'
With more and more designers showing beyond the traditional womenswear weeks and experimenting with new presentation formats, what does the future hold for 'fashion month'?
Fashion Week
Rethinking and Rewiring Fashion Weeks
The heads of the world's four major fashion weeks discuss the way fashion brands create and communicate clothing around the shifting needs and expectations of today's consumer.
Rethinking and Rewiring Fashion Weeks
The heads of the world's four major fashion weeks discuss the way fashion brands create and communicate clothing around the shifting needs and expectations of today's consumer.
Fashion Week
How Can We Nurture the Next Generation of Fashion Designers?
The London College of Fashion's Frances Corner, Polimoda's Linda Loppa, Central Saint Martins' Fabio Piras and Parson’s School of Design's Simon Collins on the future of fashion education.
How Can We Nurture the Next Generation of Fashion Designers?
The London College of Fashion's Frances Corner, Polimoda's Linda Loppa, Central Saint Martins' Fabio Piras and Parson’s School of Design's Simon Collins on the future of fashion education.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.